Redskins heap praise on Romo

Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is at that age where post-career planning is essential.

One possibility for the 37-year-old 15-year veteran: Tony Romo’s publicist.

In a conference call Wednesday with the Dallas media, Fletcher sang Romo’s praises with the same enthusiasm he displays while taking on running backs or tight ends.

“You look at the way he’s been playing lately,” Fletcher said. “He’s been playing as good a football as any quarterback in the league these last four, five ballgames. You look at all the numbers that’s he’s been doing, all the plays that he’s made, and then Dez Bryant playing the way he’s playing, Witten playing the way he’s playing.

“You got some guys that are playing some great football, but it starts definitely with Tony.”

In forging a 3-1 December record, Romo has completed 66 percent of his passes for an average of 332 yards a game, with 10 touchdown passes and one pick. Those numbers have also caught the attention of Redskins coach Mike Shanahan.

“His touchdown-interception rate is off the charts,” Shanahan said in another conference call. “I think everybody knows how good Tony plays. His supporting cast is really complementing his play as well.”